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World-class polar research capability through basic science research.
Concentration of nation’s polar research capability and building up of up-to-date infrastructure. |
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Research & Development project
- 1st Phase (2006~2007) : Major Research Project
- 2nd Phase (2011~2015) : Five key research project |
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Major Research Area |
| GeoScience |
Research on polar rocks, and geological and geographical features
Research on antarctic meteorite and interstellar matter |
| BioScience |
Structure and function of polar ecosystem
Research on phylogeny, evolution and biodiversity of polar creatures
Life phenomenon of polar creatures |
| OceanoScience |
Interactions between sea ice, atmosphere and ocean in polar regions
Interactions between Antarctic iceberg and earth system |
| Paleo/CryoScience |
Research on reconstruction of paleoenvironments by utilizing polar iceberg and seabed deposits
Research on frozen land in polar regions |
| CosmoScience |
Upper atmosphere, space environment and satellite science in polar regions |
| InfoScience |
Building database on polar regions | |
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Building infrastructure
- Arctic and Antarctic field laboratories, research ice breaker laboratory, data on polar regions, public relations center and
training of polar professionals |
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Pursuit of Research project led by academic-research-industry joint research centre
Integrated research and development system, and setting up of whole period project management system
Building up of international cooperation system and pursuit of international joint research |
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Strengthening nation’s polar basic science research capability
Establishment of firm international status as a polar researching country
Public awareness about scientific research activities in polar regions
Providing basic data for utilization and development of polar resources |
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Providing basic data for utilization and development of polar resources |
Research Activities > Enhancement of basic polar science
